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Things to do around the Boston area: Week of 6/16
Things to Do
This week is filled with events celebrating the nation's history, from the Battle of Bunker Hill to Juneteenth.
Let's get into it.
Monday, 6/16
Catch the final days of a self-guided history walk through Charlestown, featuring stories of soldiers who fought in the Battle of Bunker Hill.
Runs through Tuesday.
Tuesday, 6/17
Observe the Battle of Bunker Hill's 250th anniversary with a remembrance near the Bunker Hill monument, 3:15-4:45pm.
Or head to the Charlestown Navy Yard to watch the fireworks, 9:30pm.
Thursday, 6/19
Cambridge hosts the Juneteenth Freedom Day parade in Riverside Press Park, 10am.
Hear the Howard Gospel Choir perform with singer Donna McElroy at The Allen Center in Newton, 4pm.
Price: $23.18+.
The ICA and the Boston Ujima Project host a Juneteenth celebration, "We Create the World" at the Seaport museum, 10am-9pm.
Includes free museum admission, films, music and other activities.
Friday, 6/20
Park 9 Dog Bar in Everett hosts a summer solstice party, 5-10pm.
Saturday, 6/21
Club Passim hosts The Folk Collective: Annual Pride Show, which spotlights six queer and trans artists, 8pm.
Tickets: $20.
Saturday and Sunday, 6/21 and 6/22
The official reenactments of the Battle of Bunker Hill take place at Stage Fort Park in Gloucester.
